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Publishing Futures: The story behind the data by Barry McIlheney

The PPA’s Publishing Futures survey is an annual bellwether of the health of consumer magazine and business information publishers. Here, PPA CEO Barry McIlheney delves into the data to pull out the key trends.

Source: InPub Weekly # 137 12/04/2013

July-Dec 2012 ABCs: a media buyer’s view by Jamie Higginson

In general, the circulation of printed magazines is down. But the point is, says Jamie Higginson, it really doesn’t matter. Publishers shouldn’t be stressing particularly over the performance of one of their platforms, but should see it all as part of a broader brand offering.

Source: InPublishing Magazine Mar/Apr 2013

Off The Page – David Hepworth on magazines and beyond by David Hepworth

David Hepworth's regular column, in the March / April 2013 issue of InPublishing magazine.

Source: InPublishing Magazine Mar/Apr 2013

‘Transformation’ On The March (Or, The Urge to Purge) by Karlene Lukovitz

Stunning as Time Warner’s spinoff of Time Inc is, it’s inadvisable to hold your breath waiting for print to disappear, writes Karlene Lukovitz.

Source: InPublishing Magazine Mar/Apr 2013

Circle of Trust by Ross Sturley

Publishers are closing down or selling off marginal magazines as part of the continuing cost cutting drive. Are we risking throwing the baby out with the bathwater? Ross Sturley thinks we might be.

Source: InPublishing Magazine Mar/Apr 2013

Why have the women’s weeklies become ladies of easy virtue? by Peter Jackson

The women’s weeklies market is suffering. Titles that once sold in their millions are now reduced to shadows of their former circulation glory. How has it come to this, asks Peter Jackson, and can anything be done to arrest the decline?

Source: InPublishing Magazine Mar/Apr 2013

Any Questions – Peter Houston by Peter Houston

This week, Peter Houston presented InPublishing’s first ever webinar, entitled ‘A new golden age of print? Lessons from the independent magazine scene.’ In the Q&A session that followed Peter’s presentation, we ran out of time before all the questions could be answered. Here, Peter provides a follow-up Q&A.

Source: InPub Weekly # 133 08/03/2013

Did Christmas spell the end of print? by Jo Bowman

On Christmas morning, shiny new tablets were being unwrapped the length and breadth of the country. Was this the tipping point? Will print now rapidly head the same way as vinyl? Jo Bowman gets the views of some leading industry figures.

Source: InPublishing Magazine Jan/Feb 2013

Off The Page – David Hepworth on magazines and beyond by David Hepworth

David Hepworth's regular column, in the January / February 2013 issue of InPublishing magazine.

Source: InPublishing Magazine Jan/Feb 2013

Tom Bureau - interview by Meg Carter

Just over a year ago, private equity company Exponent acquired BBC Magazines and merged it with Magicalia and Origin to create Immediate Media Co – a major new player in the magazine marketplace. Meg Carter talks to chief executive Tom Bureau about the rationale behind the merger and about his plans for the future.

Source: InPublishing Magazine Jan/Feb 2013

Off The Page – David Hepworth on magazines and beyond by David Hepworth

David Hepworth's regular column, in the November / December 2012 issue of InPublishing magazine.

Source: InPublishing Magazine Nov/Dec 2012

Who wants to be a billionaire? by James Evelegh

A busy year at Bloomberg Markets magazine is about to climax with the release of their first ‘Billionaires’ issue. James Evelegh met with publisher Michael Dukmejian and Director EMEA, Laurie Benson to find out more.

Source: InPub Weekly # 112 05/10/2012

Off The Page – David Hepworth on magazines and beyond by David Hepworth

David Hepworth's regular column, in the September / October 2012 issue of InPublishing magazine.

Source: InPublishing Magazine Sep/Oct 2012

Jan-June 2012 ABCs: a media buyer’s view by Jamie Higginson

With a few notable exceptions, the recent ABC results made pretty gloomy reading. Yet, writes Jamie Higginson, there are reasons to be cheerful.

Source: InPublishing Magazine Sep/Oct 2012

Come rain or come shine by Dominic Murray

Despite our truly abysmal summer, Gardeners’ World, which relaunched its magazine in March 2011, has continued to build momentum this year. Publishing director Dominic Murray tells us why the brand is thriving.

Source: InPublishing Magazine Sep/Oct 2012

Mark Hayes - interview by Meg Carter

In these recessionary times, starting a new business takes nerve, focus and passion. And personal savings, for when the bank says ‘no’. Mark Hayes and Gillian Loughran ticked all these boxes and duly launched Autism Eye last year. Meg Carter talks to Mark about his experiences of launching, and prospering, on a tight budget.

Source: InPublishing Magazine Sep/Oct 2012

Off The Page – David Hepworth on magazines and beyond by David Hepworth

David Hepworth's regular column, in the July / August 2012 issue of InPublishing magazine.

Source: InPublishing Magazine Jul/Aug 2012

Time to die by Ross Sturley

Ross Sturley marks the thirtieth anniversary of the release of a sci-fi classic, by taking one of his periodic looks at the present state and likely future of business to business publishing.

Source: InPublishing Magazine Jul/Aug 2012

Losing Money by Piers Russell-Cobb

Losing money in any business is a nightmare. If you are in this unfortunate position in magazine publishing, every issue that you publish reminds you of your loss maker. Weekly is more frightening than monthly! Piers Russell-Cobb looks at turnaround strategies.

Source: InPublishing Magazine Jul/Aug 2012

InPublishing Tip 7 - Look outside your own market for inspiration by Carolyn Morgan

All publishers keep tabs on their own market, monitoring closely what their competitors, readers and advertisers are up to. This is entirely to be expected, but, writes Carolyn Morgan, it’s a good idea to investigate what strategies publishers in completely unrelated markets are adopting.

Source: InPub Weekly # 099 08/06/2012